Research Experiences for Teachers Sites in Biological Sciences
ID: 359429Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$600K - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359429

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf21584
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Research Experiences for Teachers Sites in Biological Sciences" aimed at supporting research initiatives for middle school, high school, and community college educators. This program seeks to fund up to 10 awards annually, with a total estimated funding of $6 million, to enhance teachers' research experiences and improve their classroom practices, particularly in the biological sciences. The initiative emphasizes increasing participation from underrepresented groups in STEM fields and encourages proposals that involve these groups as both participants and mentors. Interested applicants, including non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education, can find more information and submit proposals through the NSF's grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, with a minimum award amount of $600,000. The opportunity is currently posted and will be archived on June 7, 2025.

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